Fred Fassert

American songwriter

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Born: 1935
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1.imdb.com/name/nm1449809/bioRetrieved 2015-12-08
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Birthplace: The Bronx
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1.imdb.com/name/nm1449809/bioRetrieved 2015-12-08
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Citizenship: United States
Occupation: composer
, songwriter
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Fred Fassert is an American songwriter most famously known for his composition "Barbara Ann", which was originally written for the band he was in at the time, The Regents. In 1961, the song reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was covered by other artists, including the Beach Boys on their 1965 album, Beach Boys' Party!, with the single reaching #2 on the Billboard chart. Fassert wrote "Barbara Ann" for his sister, Barbara Ann Fassert. His brother, Chuck Fassert, was the original 2nd tenor of the Regents.

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BBarbara Ann1961 · original song written and composed by Fred Fassert; originally recorded by The Regents and released in 1961

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Fred
Family name: Fassert
Copyright representative: Broadcast Music, Inc.
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1.Stated in ISWC NetworkRetrieved 2021-11-17
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